SQL Database Administrator
About The Position
AmeriSave is hiring a senior, hands-on SQL Database Administrator to support the long-term stability, transparency, performance, and scalability of its high-volume Microsoft SQL Server environment. The role combines database reliability and performance: the engineer will lead observability and incident response across the database estate and work directly on performance analysis and optimization. The position supports SQL Server databases on premises and in Azure cloud environments, including IaaS and PaaS, and provides 24x7 support for critical production systems. Off-hours production support through a call rotation is required.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
- Experience administering SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization.
- Experience creating and tuning database stored procedures, triggers, and indexes.
- Experience with backups, restores, and recovery models.
- Experience with SQL Server high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) options.
- Experience supporting a development team in a production environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with SQL Server Profiler, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, Performance Monitor, and Query Store.
- Experience designing and configuring Failover Clustering, including Always On FCI and AG.
- Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company success.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Team-player skills.
- Good time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- For remote work, high-speed internet via cable or fiber only, with Ethernet connectivity. Minimum speeds: 70/30 Mbps (basic), 200–300/35–70 Mbps (shared), or 500–1,000/100+ Mbps (heavy use).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Azure SQL.
- Experience with Foglight, Redgate, or other SQL Server third-party tools.
- Certifications.
Responsibilities
- Manage SQL Server databases in on-premises and Azure cloud environments (IaaS/PaaS).
- Recommend short-term and long-term strategic plans to ensure database infrastructure meets current and future requirements.
- Define and propose policies, procedures, and maintenance plans for DBMS resource administration and appropriate use.
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes.
- Monitor system health and performance.
- Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security.
- Analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time; provide suggestions for solutions.
- Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
- Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement.
- Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
- Provide off-hours production support through a call rotation.
- Lead observability and incident response across the database estate and engineer durable solutions to prevent recurring issues.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
